Wormleysburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wormleysburg

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

1. Wormleysburg Marker

Inscription. Named for John Wormley

Founded 1815

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 40° 15.39′ N, 76° 54.042′ W. Marker is in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street (U.S. 11/15) and North Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 N Front St, Lemoyne PA 17043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: John Wormley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Fire Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Wormleysburg School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harrisburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lemoyne Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lemoyne - Bridgeport Heights (approx. half a mile away); Evolution of Harrisburg's Skyline (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harrisburg Giants (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wormleysburg.

Also see . . .
1. Borough History. Wormleysburg’s heritage begins in 1772 when John Wormley settled on the West Shore and was deeded land beside neighbor John Kreitzer. Both were farmers and became allies. It was not until 1815, when John Wormley, Esquire, a son who inherited his father’s estate, founded the town of Wormleysburg. (Borough of Wormleysburg) (Submitted on October 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. John Wormley House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the c. 1815 house, which was listed in 1976. (Prepared by Charles Dunlevey; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2024

2. Wormleysburg Marker

The marker is in the side yard of the c. 1815 house of Wormleysburg founder John Wormley, Jr.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.